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Real reason why Jonathan Kuminga ignored a bigger contract from Lakers to join Timberwolves

Jonathan Kuminga is finally off the free-agent board, signing a two-year, $12.4 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuminga had a long list of suitors hoping to land him at a discount, with teams like the Lakers, Bulls, and others all linked to him during his two months as a free agent.

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Jonathan Kuminga made bold gamble that could haunt his career

After months of speculation, Jonathan Kuminga and his camp finally settled on a landing spot. As reported, the athletic forward has signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, spurning a larger and longer offer from the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Report: Jonathan Kuminga agrees to 2-year, $12.4M deal with Timberwolves

Free agent swingman Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $12.4 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN reported Wednesday. Kuminga chose Minnesota over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Jonathan Kuminga finally getting realistic about his value leads to best-case scenario

Jonathan Kuminga wanted $35M per season in an extension from the Golden State Warriors. He's finally getting realistic about his value.

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Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / August 26

Jonathan Kuminga agrees to two-year deal with Timberwolves

So much for the Lakers. Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Timberwolves, agent Aaron Turner told ESPN. The deal includes a player option.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Rumors / August 26

Jonathan Kuminga Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Timberwolves

Free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga will sign a two-year, $13MM contract with the Timberwolves, agent Aaron Turner tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 26

What Does the Atlanta Hawks Worst-Case Scenario For 2026-2027 Look Like?

The Atlanta Hawks are not mentioned among the top contenders in the Eastern Conference, but there is an expectation that the team is going to be back in the playoffs after the offseason that they have had.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 26

Crafting A Four-Team Blockbuster Trade That Allows Atlanta to Dump Salary and Solve Its Roster Crunch

Trades this late in the offseason are rare, but not impossible. While most of the major moves of the offseason have already occurred, several teams across the NBA have roster crunches they have to solve.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Yardbarker / August 26

Insider hints at favorite in Jonathan Kuminga pursuit

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NBA trade idea sends Jimmy Butler to Hawks, Jonathan Kuminga to Bucks

If you’re going to fire up the NBA trade machine in late August, you might as well make it complicated. A new hypothetical from Rohan Roman of NBA on SI certainly qualifies.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 25

Jonathan Kuminga decision reportedly coming soon, Lakers said to be preference

The Jonathan Kuminga waiting game may finally be nearing the finish line. And if NBA insider Jake Fischer’s read on the situation is correct, the Lakers may still have the inside track.

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The Atlanta Hawks Must Still Address Their Lack of Halfcourt Offense

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One 'Star Trade' The Hawks Could Make While Resolving The Jonathan Kuminga Situation

The idea of going "all-in" on a star player at this stage in the Hawks' roster build doesn't seem to align with the front office's vision. To be clear, I do not think it's a smart idea for president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh to aggressively pursue a "star" in exchange for multiple first-round picks.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 25

Two Big Winners, Two Potential Losers From The Atlanta Hawks Offseason

The Atlanta Hawks came into the offseason with the goal of getting younger, stressing internal improvement, and making smaller moves to improve their team instead of chasing stars and rushing their process.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 25

Latest Win-Loss Projection Should Give Atlanta Hawks Fans Believe in the Direction of the Franchise

The Atlanta Hawks have flown under the radar this offseason. It is a different feeling after being talked about so positively last offseason, but just because the Hawks have flown under the radar doesn't mean that they have downgraded their team.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Hoops Wire / August 24

Lakers, Hawks talking Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade again

The Lakers’ pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga apparently isn’t dead yet. Los Angeles and Atlanta have resumed discussions on a potential sign-and-trade involving the restricted free agent, according to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, with guard Jaden Hardy now reportedly among the names being discussed.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24

Lakers’ Jonathan Kuminga pursuit gets a new update

As of now, Jonathan Kuminga is still a member of the Atlanta Hawks, although a trade could happen before the regular season begins. According to a new report from Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers are the two teams “at the table” for a Kuminga trade.

Atlanta Hawks News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / August 24

Way-Too-Early Record Prediction for the Atlanta Hawks 2026-27 Season

The Atlanta Hawks have had a quiet but active offseason, if such a thing exists. They watched teams around them in the Eastern Conference add star players, like Giannis Antetokounmpo joining Miami, Toronto trying to obtain Kawhi Leonard, and Philadelphia getting both Jaylen Brown and LeBron James.